2011 Leaf Springs Compared to 08-10?

[TxFireman1972]

Anyone know the difference between the 2011 Leaf Springs compared to the 2008-2010 Leaf Springs? My 2008 Leaf Spring has five leafs plus the overload, and I have heard talk of the 2001 Leaf Springs only having three leafs.

Just curious what the differences are, ride wise, load capacity wise etc.

[mor4wd]

My F350 has 3 thick leaves plus an overload. Rides twice as good as my 08 did.

[Lead Foot]

Yeap I have Been reading that the New trucks ride way better,but The rear sags faster under a load,For those that Pull They just Throw a set of air bags under the rear and have the Best of Both worlds :~)

[TxFireman1972]

Anyone have a set they took off? I'll be a guinea pig!!!

[CascadeF250]

My 2011 F250 seems to handle the 5th wheel hitch weight about the same as my 2001 did with only 2 main springs plus the overload on the bottom. It sits level with about 1500 pound hitch weight and a little higher in the back with no weight involved. The ride on the 11 is much better.

[matty21]

I find the 2011's sage less or as much as the 08's . Being that I've had both, nut the ride quality and control and sound is way better in the new ones

[late_99_PSD]

2011 springs are made with unobtainium

[TxFireman1972]

I'm going to keep my eyes open for a used set so I can try them out.

[subdude]

Read this article, specifically under "Chassis and Suspension Changes".

First Look: 2011 Ford F-Series Super Duty - PickupTrucks.com Special Reports

[TxFireman1972]

Thanks for the link!!! Here is what it sais:

The suspension has been tuned up, too. The shocks have new internal valve settings and the spring rates have been adjusted for better ride comfort. In 2008, Ford introduced its 3-plus-1 spring pack for both the diesel and gas trucks but the 2011 model SD pickups with diesel engines are setup with a new 2-plus-1 kit. Brewer said the 2-plus-1 setup reduces some of the spring binding from friction that drivers felt as a secondary impact after hitting road bumps. It also saves weight for improved fuel economy.